Alien Spoons

Contact name: Alan

102
Total bookings

Rating

(103)

almost 10 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

With around 30 years experience of training people and working in conservation with trees and green wood work, you will be sure to learn more than just the basics of spoon carving and whittling. Having learnt the professional and safe carving techniques from some of the best out there, I will pass on these skills so that you can also carve safely and with confidence at home, or improve on your technique.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Edinburgh

Alien spoon carving

1 day

Next date: 24th Jan 2026

1 place left

(85)

£95.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

Alien Spoons - Two day spoon carving workshop

2 days

Next date: 15th Nov 2025

£185.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

Children's whittling & wood carving classes

1½ hours

Next date: 16th Nov 2025

2 places left

(6)

£45.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

VIP 1-2-1 spoon carving day.

1 day

Next date: 11th Nov 2025

(2)

£160.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

28 Oct 25'

Leo reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"I had a lovely day learning how to carve a spoon from scratch. Alan and Sim are great hosts, and I can't wait to do further courses."

14 Oct 25'

Jennifer reviewed: Children's whittling & wood carving classes

"Our 6-year-old loved this class! Alan was wonderful at adjusting the class to meet our son's ability and interest. He came home so proud of himself with the butter knife he'd made (along with some other neat things) and asking to go back for another class. Highly recommend!"

26 May 25'

Liz reviewed: Children's whittling & wood carving classes

"We had a marvellous time at a private whittling course with Alan. He is so kind and knowledgeable. Our grandsons (aged 7 and 9) absolutely loved it. Great value. We were all delighted with our butter spreaders and felt we’d acquired excellent basic skills. "

30 Jan 25'

Emily reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"I had a great afternoon carving my first spoon with Alan. It was at a good pace, and he was really supportive and helpful. The whole atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. I'd recommend this experience to anyone else who would like to create something or try a new skill. "